CACs Consumer Education and Assistance

Question 1

What is the primary role of a Certified Application Counselor (CAC)?

Accepted Answer

To help consumers understand and apply for health insurance coverage

Answer

To sell private insurance plans.

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To provide legal advice about health coverage.

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To process insurance claims.

Question 2

How can CACs support consumers during open enrollment?

Accepted Answer

By helping consumers explore and apply for the coverage that fits their needs

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By filing claims for consumers.

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By recommending the best plan for each consumer.

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By collecting premiums from applicants.

Question 3

Why is consumer privacy important in the CAC role?

Accepted Answer

Because CACs handle sensitive personal and health information

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Because it is not important unless consumers complain.

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Because the government requires it occasionally.

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Because it saves time.

Question 4

Which document is essential to provide to consumers when assisting with coverage options?

Accepted Answer

The Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC)

Answer

The provider’s internal policies.

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The IRS tax filing guide.

Answer

A glossary of insurance terms only.

Question 5

What should a CAC do if a consumer needs help in a language the CAC doesn’t speak?

Accepted Answer

Use certified interpreters or language assistance services

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Tell the consumer to return with a translator.

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Ignore the issue and proceed.

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Rely on personal knowledge of the language.

Question 6

How can CACs assist consumers after they have enrolled in a health plan?

Accepted Answer

They assist with plan use and post-enrollment questions

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They cannot assist after enrollment.

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They cancel the plan if consumers change their minds.

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They refer all questions to the IRS.

Question 7

Why is cultural competency important for CACs?

Accepted Answer

It ensures respectful and effective communication with diverse consumers

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It helps CACs provide advice.

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It makes consumers more likely to enroll in Medicaid.

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It reduces the CACs' workload.

Question 8

When can consumers enroll in a health insurance plan outside of the open enrollment period?

Accepted Answer

When they qualify for a Special Enrollment Period

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Only during tax season.

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Only with approval from a health provider.

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Once every three years.

Question 9

What should a CAC do if they are unsure about how to assist a consumer?

Accepted Answer

Consult training resources or ask a supervisor

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Guess based on past experiences.

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Tell the consumer to find help elsewhere.

Answer

Give general advice.